SHE SIZZLES...

In the hot seat to date, Alana's Musical Diary has featured 2 artists that are both equally talented, but differ in their styles and approach to music (as they should).  Alana's Musical Diary strives to showcase talent that help to inspire and present women in a flattering light.  It is certainly easy to feature known female artists such as Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles-Carter, but it's my goal to reach beyond mainstream and feature the heroines who are just as beautiful and just as musically inclined.

Sitting in our hot seat this week: Chrisette Michele.  What can you say about this artist?  Not enough!  Chrisette Michele, at the age of 26 years old has already accepted a Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for her song entitled "Be Ok".  Aside from singing, Chrisette Michele is a talented songwriter.  But if one had to think about which genre Michele best fits?  It's difficult.  Chrisette is sultry and soulful enough for R&B, she's jazzy enough for Jazz, and she's pop enough for Pop music.  What do you do with this talent?  Listening to Chrisette's "Best of Me" from her 2007 debut c.d. you are reminded of a young Etta James or Nancy Wilson.  Her flavor is flavorful enough to collaborate with the likes of Jay-Z, Nas, and Ghostface. Chrisette Michele has released her second c.d. entitled: Epiphany.  A word of caution: Please don't approach this artist's music with tunnel vision.  Listen to the breadth and depth that her music offers, we can almost assure that you will be awaiting whatever comes next from this songstress.  Chrisette Michele, you sizzle girl!